Leather conditioning for Wested Goatskin?

[fuzzjunk]

Hello everyone,

I should be getting my Wested ROLA in soft goatskin any day now, and was wondering if anyone recommends using some conditioner or water repellent spray?

I always use conditioner on my cowhide leather jackets. I just did not know if their is a special type of conditioner for goatskin or if I just use the same stuff.

[Texan Scott]

As Michaelson would say....Pecard leather cream.

[CM]

Sure, you can't lose with a layer of Pecard. But many other sites say don't do anything to a leather jacket for at least ten years...

[Michaelson]

True.....but in the case of goatskin or horsehide, a light coat of the 'creme' only helps loosen up the fibers in the skin to help it drape faster to your body shape.

Regards! Michaelson

[fuzzjunk]

Thanks for info guys. I just didn't want to use the wrong stuff.

Would it be a good idea to put some sort of weather proofing on it before I wear it?

[Michaelson]

Not really. Goatskin is by nature weather resistant, so I wouldn't worry a bit about wearing it without any kind of product application.

That's why folks love goatskin so much. It's practically a 'care free' hide.

Regards! Michaelson

[fuzzjunk]

Beautiful!

Thanks,

[Forrest For the Trees]

Yeah, the Pecards product really helped break in my goatskin jacket. I think I would wear the jacket around a bit first and start breaking it in naturally. Definitely get caught in the rain, let the jacket dry while wearing it, etc. After a month or so, then I would use some Pecards on it.

[DOHERTYJAX]

I wore mine in the shower to break it in. In hot water.......My mistake............After the jacket dried, it became stiff...........Will Pecards help restore the jacket???

[Michaelson]

Yep.

Regards! Michaelson

[DOHERTYJAX]

Thanks Michaelson.................I will go to their website and place an order.

[fuzzjunk]

Well I just recently gave the jacket a good soaking, it looks good but obviously is a bit stiff now. I have this type of leather lotion on hand will this be safe to use?

http://www.shoetreemarketplace.com/KIWI ... 143000.htm

-Scott

[Michaelson]

Should be fine. It's the same as Pecards Motorcycle leather lotion, or Lexol.

Regards! Michaelson

[fuzzjunk]

Great, just thought I'd ask.

Thanks Michaelson!

-Scott